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    High definition vidio security systems

    Surveillance We have multiple sites and after years of looking at whats available we decide we wanted an open architecture system. We use exacq vision for our video management system, ipconfigure for license plates which integrates with exacq. We store LPR info for one year. Use Axis...
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    Who makes their own hoses??

    We just invested into a D165 from Custom Crimp, all hose and ends were purchased thru hydraulics direct.com... Building a new tunnel it has been well worth it. Would not go ever go back to the (reusable ends).
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    Tire shine machine help

    I have been told by my chemical suppler that the new tier seal machine form Sonnys is as good if not better than the new MacNeil tier shiner. and is much better to get part and is 5k less then MacNeil. He does not sell equipment just works on chemical applications with all types of equipment.
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    Nuform or Extrutech

    I just finished a project with Octaform, we used them because they have a very tight tongue and grove system. Overall we are happy with the product I had the opposite issue with we installed them in below freezing temps so I though they were very brittle.
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    Air Compressor Noise Mitigation

    This is very true about a Rotary screw needing to run, we installed one in a 5 bay SS with one IBA. The rotary screw compressor itself filled up with water in the oil because it never ran long enough to burn the moisture out. It Was a IR Nirvana unit with the total air system (dryer...
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    Is There A Problem Pouring Concrete Over Existing Bay Slab

    Pouring Concrete over existing slab I have done this in several of our carwash locations to install new floor heat tubing and to create a flatter surface. Use a strong concrete mix 7 bag (5000psi) concrete with fiber mesh in the mix, especially if only pouring 2-3 inches. In the pit make sure...
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    New blood on the Forum...

    Bill Thank you Bill for the greatest resource in the industry!! Tell Jackson not to flood the site with advertising and spam.... Happy new year
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    LSI scottsdale lights, 125C rated wire!!!

    G&G led's vs LSI LED crossover Hello, I am building a new site that was planned entirely with the LSI LED crossover lighting. I am considering using the G&G lighting design in the carwash bay.. has anyone had any experience with them ? Our other locations have standard MH lamps ranging from...
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    DRB vs ISI w/Unitec Sentinel

    Social Circle Module Has anyone have any experience with DRB's Facebook tool the Social Circle Module? ?
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    DRB vs ISI w/Unitec Sentinel

    Hello I am currently building a new Flex serve site with dual pay lanes and RFID and debating between ISI and DRB, I like all of the marketing capabilities of DRB but they are more expensive and I really don't like that DRB charges a premium for there product and then forces you to use there...
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    Contemplating IBA conversion

    Does anyone have any solid data on IBA conversion into a mini tunnel?? I am considering doing this at a site where my traffic is at 75% friction and 25% touch free... there are days where there will be three or four cars lined up behind my Mark IIV and no waiting in the Touch free bay! My two...
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    New D&S Automatics

    I find it interesting that DS has pretty much abandoned there Quicksilver touch free that was brand new in 2007.. The engineer that originally designed the IQ machine is no longer with DS, so I would give it at least three years on the market before I would consider it. My biggest problem with...
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    Biological Wastewater Resotration Systems

    Has anyone used the All natural biological wastewater restoration systems by Huron Valley Sales?? They look to be more expensive and require much more tanking.....
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    Clossed full service reopen EE

    I can't help it, this is hilarious:)
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    D&S I 5000 gantry??????

    we have both machines and I think the i5000 is better about hitting trailer hitches than the 5000 due to it has telco eyes. I have watched it wash a long bed truck and not go all the way down at the back and continue washing the vehicle... It has shut down in front a vehicle but I can't...
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